Temporary Armed Protection Officer (Redwood City)

Blackstone Consulting•Redwood City, CA

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About The Position

The Armed Protection Officer (APO) supports the Regional Security Services team at healthcare client facilities, providing physical and personal security for members, staff, and visitors. The role responds to emergencies, preserves order, enforces rules relating to people and premises, and protects people and property from theft, damage, hazards, interference, and potential workplace violence. The APO partners with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate security risks and workplace violence. The officer responds to crimes in progress and Code Gray calls, leads de-escalation and threat-management efforts, and serves as a facility subject matter expert on Prevention of Workplace Violence. The role also provides staff training, evaluates new officers, monitors entrances and exits, prevents unauthorized entry, assists visitors, maintains relationships with local law enforcement and facility leadership, and prepares detailed post logs and reports. This is a temporary position supporting Redwood City. The anticipated end date is undetermined, and the assignment’s duration depends on business needs. Candidates must have served in an official law enforcement or U.S. military capacity; security guard work alone does not meet this requirement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience in an official law enforcement and/or military capacity; security guard work alone does not satisfy this requirement.
Experience as an armed security officer.
Active state-issued Security Guard Card.
Exposed Firearms Permit.
At least 18 years of age.
Reliable and functional means of communication, such as a cell phone.
Legal right to work in the United States.
Valid government-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Successfully pass the client’s pre-employment screening, including drug test, health screen, criminal background check, and personality inventory assessment.
Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and follow on-site social-distancing guidelines.
Complete a healthcare competency assessment and training in defusing assaultive behaviors.
Ability to learn, retain, and perform basic healthcare security functions.
Ability to identify, educate about, manage, and report security risks affecting service delivery.
Ability to listen, share, adapt information, and communicate effectively with different stakeholder groups and departments.
Ability to demonstrate professional behavior responsive to client needs.
Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher, preferably focused on Criminal Justice.
Armed security experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

Respond to crimes in progress and take appropriate action outside the healthcare facility.
Make private person arrests when necessary and in accordance with policy.
Respond inside the healthcare facility to Code Gray calls.
Lead de-escalation efforts and provide a professional security presence.
Act as a safety ambassador and provide campus safety recommendations.
Liaise with administrative and clinical leadership.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with local law enforcement.
Serve as the facility subject matter expert on Prevention of Workplace Violence and respond to violent workplace incidents.
Keep current with training and trends in the Prevention of Workplace Violence field.
Lead and support threat-management investigations and work with stakeholders and the Threat Management Team to mitigate potential threats.
Provide Prevention of Workplace Violence training to staff and train and evaluate new officers.
Monitor entrances and exits, provide facility and area information to visitors, and prevent unauthorized or unlawful entry.
Prepare required post logs and detailed narrative reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.